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30 Drawing Ideas for Inktober 2026
A list of creative prompts to inspire you during Inktober 2026, help you practice drawing with ink, and build a visual routine throughout the month. With the arrival of fall, work rhythms pick up steam and that excitement to tackle personal projects resurfaces. October has established itself as the perfect annual occasion to dust off your brushes, loosen up your hand, and incorporate daily drawing into your routine. Participating in this month of ink doesn’t require grand displays of technique or the creation of monumental illustrations; all it takes is an inspiring idea, a comfortable sketchbook, and a few free minutes as the day draws to a close. This guide brings together 30 conceptual exercises designed to ignite your creative spark. They’re an invitation to rediscover your creative flow without the anxiety of facing a blank page.
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